New Spectacular Skateboard Artwork by Haroshi

By Mark Westall • 11 January 2012
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We interviewed Haroshi in May 2010 so it’s great to see how he’s developed.

His new work features astounding and colorful carvings of a fire hydrant, a full length arm, an enormous skateboard wheel, a playable guitar, and an unfinished dog head. The dog sculpture where the back has been left unfinished ismour favourite with the jagged edges sticking out, revealing the original material. Via:[www.mymodernmet.com]

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